Jasprit Bumrah

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Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah (born 6 December 1993) is an Indian international cricketer who represents the India national cricket team across all three formats. A right-arm fast bowler, Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the leading fast bowlers of his generation. He represents Gujarat in domestic cricket and has played for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Bumrah became the first bowler to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC Men's Player Rankings across all three formats. He also became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Among Indian fast bowlers, he was the fastest to 200 Test wickets and the second-fastest to 100 ODI wickets.

He was a key member of India's victorious campaign at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament after taking 15 wickets at an economy rate of 4.17. In 2026, he was named Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup final as India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs, becoming the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles.

Early life

Jasprit Bumrah was born on 6 December 1993 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, into a Punjabi Ramgarhia Sikh family. His father, Jasbir Singh, ran a chemical business, while his mother, Daljeet Bumrah, worked as a school teacher. His father died when Bumrah was five years old, after which his mother raised him and his sister Juhika in Ahmedabad.

Bumrah attended Nirman High School in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, where his mother worked as the school's vice principal. He played cricket for the school team and gradually developed into a promising young fast bowler. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Youth and domestic career

In 2010, Bumrah appeared in the Gujarat Cricket Association's Under-19 district selection trials. Although he was initially selected only as a reserve because of his unconventional bowling action, he received an opportunity to play in a three-day match and took seven wickets.

Bumrah made his Twenty20 debut for Gujarat against Maharashtra in the 2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His performance in the tournament final, where he took 3/14 against Punjab, helped Gujarat win the title and earned him the Man of the Match award.

His performances attracted the attention of John Wright, then head coach of the Mumbai Indians. Wright was impressed by Bumrah while scouting for the franchise and invited him to join Mumbai Indians.

Bumrah made his first-class debut for Gujarat against Vidarbha during the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy season, taking seven wickets for 89 runs.

During the 2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy, questions were raised about his bowling action, but the issue was resolved after the Gujarat team management protested. Gujarat went on to win the tournament, with Bumrah taking a five-wicket haul in the final against Delhi.

In December 2020, Bumrah scored his maiden first-class half-century, remaining unbeaten on 55 against Australia A. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

International career

International debut and rise: 2016–2017

Bumrah made his ODI debut against Australia in January 2016. He took his first international wicket by dismissing Steve Smith and finished with figures of 2/40.

He subsequently made his T20I debut against Australia, taking the wicket of David Warner and finishing with figures of 3/23. India won the T20I series, with Bumrah emerging as the leading wicket-taker for either side.

In 2016, Bumrah became the leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket in a calendar year, taking 28 wickets. He also performed strongly during India's tour of Zimbabwe, taking nine wickets in the ODI series.

During the 2017 Sri Lanka tour, Bumrah took 15 wickets, the most by any fast bowler in a bilateral ODI series of five or fewer matches. In February 2018, he became the highest-ranked bowler in the ICC ODI rankings, alongside Rashid Khan.

Test debut and 2019 World Cup

Bumrah made his Test debut for India against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town, on 5 January 2018. His first Test wicket was AB de Villiers.

In the third Test of the series in Johannesburg, he recorded his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket with figures of 5/54.

After recovering from a thumb injury, Bumrah returned during India's 2018 Test series in England and recorded another five-wicket haul at Trent Bridge.

During the 2018–19 tour of Australia, Bumrah produced one of the most significant performances of his early Test career. In the Boxing Day Test, he recorded career-best figures of 6/33 and became the first Asian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in Australia, England and South Africa in the same calendar year.

India won the Test series 2–1, with Bumrah taking 21 wickets. He ended 2018 with 48 Test wickets, a record for an Indian bowler in his debut year in Test cricket. He was subsequently named in both the ICC Test Team of the Year and ICC ODI Team of the Year.

At the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Bumrah took his 100th ODI wicket in his 57th match. He finished the tournament with 18 wickets in nine matches at an average of 20.61 and an economy rate of 4.41. He was named in the ICC and ESPNcricinfo Teams of the Tournament.

Later in 2019, Bumrah took a five-wicket haul against the West Indies with figures of 5/7 and became the third Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket. He finished the series with 13 wickets as India won 2–0.

2020–2022: Leadership and international success

Bumrah was selected in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade for 2011–2020.

During India's tour of England in 2021, Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker for India with 23 wickets and was named Player of the Series alongside England captain Joe Root.

In July 2022, Bumrah captained India in a Test against England after regular captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out. During the match, he scored 29 runs in an over bowled by Stuart Broad, surpassing Brian Lara's previous record for most runs scored by a batter in a Test over.

In February 2022, Bumrah was appointed India's vice-captain for the Test and T20I series against Sri Lanka. He also took his maiden five-wicket haul in a Test in India during the second Test of the series.

During India's 2022 tour of England, Bumrah recorded figures of 6/19 in the first ODI, India's best bowling figures against England at the time.

Bumrah missed the 2022 Asia Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup because of a back injury.

2023: Injury, comeback and World Cup

Bumrah underwent back surgery in March 2023 after suffering a recurring back injury. His injury ruled him out of the 2023 World Test Championship final and several international series.

He returned to international cricket in August 2023 as captain of India during the T20I series against Ireland. India won the series 2–0 and Bumrah was named Player of the Series.

At the 2023 Asia Cup, India won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Bumrah played four matches and took four wickets at an average of 17.75 and an economy rate of 4.17.

He was subsequently selected for India's squad at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Bumrah took 20 wickets in the tournament at an average of 18.65 and an economy rate of 4.06, finishing as India's leading wicket-taker. India reached the final but lost to Australia.

2024: World No. 1 and T20 World Cup triumph

In February 2024, Bumrah became the fastest Indian fast bowler to reach 150 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in his 34th Test. During the second Test against England, he took 6/45 and was named Player of the Match.

He subsequently became the first Indian fast bowler to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC Test bowling rankings and the first bowler to achieve the No. 1 ranking across all three formats.

Bumrah was a central figure in India's victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. He took 15 wickets at an economy rate of 4.17, including a match-winning performance against Pakistan in which he took three wickets for 14 runs.

In the final against South Africa, Bumrah played a decisive role during the closing stages. With South Africa requiring 30 runs from 30 balls and six wickets remaining, he conceded only six runs in his two overs and dismissed Marco Jansen.

India won the tournament, and Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament.

In September 2024, Bumrah reached 400 international wickets during India's Test match against Bangladesh, becoming the sixth Indian fast bowler to achieve the milestone.

In December 2024, he reached a career-high ICC Test bowling rating of 908 points and became the world's No. 1 Test bowler. He finished the year as the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket with 71 wickets.

During the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah became the fastest Indian fast bowler to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in his 44th match. He finished the series with 32 wickets, the most by an Indian bowler in an overseas Test series.

His performances in 2024 earned him the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

2026: T20 World Cup

At the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Bumrah was named Player of the Match in the final against New Zealand.

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory made India the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Indian Premier League career

Bumrah joined the Mumbai Indians in 2013 after being identified by John Wright. He made his IPL debut at the age of 19 against Royal Challengers Bangalore and finished with figures of 3/32.

Although he initially played only a limited number of matches, Mumbai Indians retained him and gradually developed him into one of the leading fast bowlers in the competition.

In the 2016 IPL season, Bumrah took 15 wickets and became Mumbai's second-leading wicket-taker. In 2017, he became the team's leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets and played an important role in Mumbai Indians' title-winning campaign.

During the 2019 IPL final against Chennai Super Kings, Bumrah took two wickets and was named Player of the Match as Mumbai Indians won the title. His performance prompted Sachin Tendulkar to describe him as the best bowler in the world at that stage.

The 2020 season was Bumrah's most productive IPL campaign at that point. He took 27 wickets, becoming Mumbai Indians' leading wicket-taker and the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

In 2022, he recorded the best bowling figures of his IPL career, taking 5/10 against Kolkata Knight Riders.

After missing the 2023 season because of a back injury, Bumrah returned in 2024. He took his 150th IPL wicket against Delhi Capitals and recorded his second IPL five-wicket haul with figures of 5/21 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Bumrah has helped Mumbai Indians win the IPL five times, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Bowling style

Bumrah is known for his unconventional bowling action, short run-up and distinctive release point. His stiff-armed action and unusual mechanics make his deliveries difficult for batters to anticipate.

He is particularly effective with the new ball and during the death overs. His bowling repertoire includes deliveries outside the off stump, yorkers and short-length balls.

Bumrah is capable of generating pace despite his short run-up and is able to move the ball laterally in both directions. He can swing the ball conventionally as well as use reverse swing, particularly in Indian conditions.

His ability to consistently bowl yorkers at the death has become one of the defining characteristics of his bowling. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee compared Bumrah's unconventional approach with the distinctive style of former Australian pacer Jeff Thomson. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Captaincy

Bumrah has served as India's vice-captain in Test cricket since December 2023. He has also captained India on multiple occasions in the absence of regular captain Rohit Sharma.

He first captained India in a Test during the 2022 England tour and later led India in the 2023 T20I series against Ireland following his return from injury.

Records and achievements

  • First bowler to reach No. 1 in the ICC rankings across all three formats.
  • First Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
  • Fastest Indian fast bowler to 200 Test wickets.
  • Second-fastest Indian to 100 ODI wickets.
  • First Indian fast bowler to become No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings.
  • Took 71 Test wickets in 2024, the most in Test cricket that year.
  • Took 32 wickets in the 2024–25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy.
  • Named Player of the Tournament at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
  • Named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024.
  • Winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for 2024.
  • Named in the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2018 and 2024.
  • Named in the ICC ODI Team of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
  • Named in the ICC T20I Team of the Year in 2024.
  • Named in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade for 2011–2020.
  • Recipient of the Polly Umrigar Award in 2018–19, 2021–22 and 2023–24.
  • Named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2022.
  • Five-time IPL champion with Mumbai Indians.
  • Player of the Match in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.

Legacy

Jasprit Bumrah's rise from domestic cricket to becoming one of India's most important fast bowlers has been marked by his unusual bowling action, accuracy, pace and ability to perform in different conditions.

His success across Test, ODI and T20I cricket has established him as a rare three-format fast bowler. His performances in major tournaments, particularly the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2024–25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy, further strengthened his reputation as one of India's most influential modern cricketers.

His combination of yorkers, pace, swing, accuracy and effectiveness in pressure situations has made him a central figure in India's international bowling attack.

References

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